Woosong University Kazakhstan Holds New Student Convocation Ceremony 2026

4 September 2026 | Turkistan, Kazakhstan

Woosong University Kazakhstan held its New Student Convocation Ceremony 2026 on 4 September, officially welcoming a new generation of students to the university community and marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their academic journeys.

The ceremony celebrated the start of university life for incoming students, representing a meaningful milestone filled with new opportunities, ambitions, and possibilities for the future.

Welcoming Distinguished Guests

The ceremony was attended by Gulzat Kobenova, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Zulpykhar Zholdassov, First Deputy Akim of Turkistan Region.

The distinguished guests were welcomed by Kim Sung Kyung, Chairman of Woosong Educational Foundation, and Kim Hong Gi, Rector of Woosong University Kazakhstan.

Their participation highlighted the importance of international educational cooperation and the shared commitment to expanding access to quality higher education and creating new opportunities for young people in Kazakhstan.

Expanding Educational Opportunities for Young People

This year's admission is particularly significant for Woosong University Kazakhstan. With the support of the Akimat of Turkistan Region, 200 educational grants were allocated, providing young people from the region with new opportunities to pursue internationally oriented higher education.

This initiative represents an important investment in the future of the region's youth, helping them access quality education, develop their knowledge and skills, and prepare for future professional careers in an increasingly interconnected world.

The allocation of these grants also reflects the importance of cooperation between educational institutions and regional authorities in supporting talented young people and strengthening the region's educational potential.

Strengthening Kazakhstan–Korea Educational Cooperation

The New Student Convocation Ceremony also highlighted the growing educational partnership between Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea.

Through international academic cooperation and a shared commitment to educational development, both countries continue to create opportunities for young people to broaden their horizons, gain new knowledge, and prepare for the challenges of a global society.

Woosong University Kazakhstan serves as an important platform for this collaboration, bringing together educational approaches and opportunities that support students in pursuing their academic and professional ambitions.

A New Chapter Begins

For the incoming students, the ceremony marked the beginning of an important journey — one that will bring new experiences, academic challenges, personal growth, and opportunities to build lasting connections.

Woosong University Kazakhstan warmly welcomes its new students and wishes them every success as they begin this exciting chapter of their lives.

Welcome to Woosong University Kazakhstan! May your university years be filled with knowledge, meaningful experiences, new opportunities, and outstanding achievements.